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Attitudes Towards Back and Back Pain in German-speaking Switzerland

Sponsor
Zurich University of Applied Sciences (Other)
Overall Status
Not yet recruiting
CT.gov ID
NCT05960760
Collaborator
(none)
100
Enrollment
2
Locations
4
Anticipated Duration (Months)
50
Patients Per Site
12.4
Patients Per Site Per Month

Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

This research aims to assess the cross-cultural validity and reliability of the German version of the Back-PAQ (Back-PAQ_G) within the German-speaking Swiss population.

The target population for this study includes individuals with and without back pain and primary care healthcare professionals. This includes physicians, physiotherapists, and nurses. The participants will be asked to fill out the Back-PAQ_G and similiar questionnaires online.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase

    Study Design

    Study Type:
    Observational
    Anticipated Enrollment :
    100 participants
    Observational Model:
    Cohort
    Time Perspective:
    Cross-Sectional
    Official Title:
    Assessing the Cross-cultural Validity and Reliability of the German Version of the Back Pain Attitudes Questionnaire (Back-PAQ_G) Within the German-speaking Swiss Population
    Anticipated Study Start Date :
    Jul 1, 2023
    Anticipated Primary Completion Date :
    Nov 1, 2023
    Anticipated Study Completion Date :
    Nov 1, 2023

    Outcome Measures

    Primary Outcome Measures

    1. Back Pain and Attitudes Questionnaire [baseline]

      The Back-PAQ_G contains 34 statements about the lower back and back pain that have to be rated as "true", "uncertain" or "false". Scores range from 34 to 170. The higher the score, the more unhelpful attitudes toward the back and back pain are present. Participants will receive the German version of the Back-PAQ (Back-PAQ_G).

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    1. Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia [baseline]

      The TSK examines fear of movement and injury. The TSK applies to individuals with and without pain. The scores range from 11 to 44. A higher score on the completed questionnaire implies high kinesiophobia and an existing somatic focus. The participants of the study receive the German version of TSK-GV with eleven questions.

    2. Fear Avoidance Belief Questionnaire [baseline]

      The FABQ examines fear avoidance attitudes about the effect of work and activity on lower back pain. The questionnaire applies to individuals with low back pain. The maximum score is 96. A high score indicates a strong fear-avoidance posture for low back pain. Participants with current low back pain receive the validated German version of the FABQ with 16 questions.

    Eligibility Criteria

    Criteria

    Ages Eligible for Study:
    18 Years to 75 Years
    Sexes Eligible for Study:
    All
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
    Yes
    Inclusion Criteria:
    • Living within the German-speaking part of Switzerland
    Exclusion Criteria:
    • Insufficient German language skills

    Contacts and Locations

    Locations

    Site City State Country Postal Code
    1 4 Balance Zentrum für Physiotherapie und medizinisches Training Muttenz Baselland Switzerland 4132
    2 Kantonsspital Winterthur (KSW) Winterthur Switzerland 8400

    Sponsors and Collaborators

    • Zurich University of Applied Sciences

    Investigators

    • Principal Investigator: Fabian Pfeiffer, MSc, ZHAW, Department Gesundheit, Institut für Physiotherapie

    Study Documents (Full-Text)

    None provided.

    More Information

    Publications

    Responsible Party:
    Fabian Pfeiffer, PT, MSc, Zurich University of Applied Sciences
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT05960760
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • Back-PAQ_G
    First Posted:
    Jul 27, 2023
    Last Update Posted:
    Jul 27, 2023
    Last Verified:
    Jul 1, 2023
    Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
    Undecided
    Plan to Share IPD:
    Undecided
    Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product:
    No
    Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product:
    No
    Additional relevant MeSH terms:
    Back Pain
    Low Back Pain

    Study Results

    No Results Posted as of Jul 27, 2023